The Lore Origins Of Elden Ring's Incantations

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Though the incantations of Elden Ring can seem random, they actually have detailed histories that explain how they came to be. As the Faith-based magic system of the Lands Between, incantations derive their power from the Outer Gods and other religious entities. Consequently, the incantations are at odds with one another and are ensconced in stigma.

[Warning: The following article contains spoilers for Elden Ring.]

This is not the story for all incantations, however. Because the Greater Will holds the most influence over the Lands Between, the magic associated with it and its creations is among the most used and powerful in Elden Ring. Schools of magic that find their source in the other Elden Ring deities like the Scarlet Rot Goddess or Formless Mother are conversely reviled, namely because the Greater Will deems them evil.

Related: Elden Ring: The True Source Of Incantation Magic

Because of the association between the incantations and the Outer Gods, the histories behind them may appear to be a part of the Outer Gods' pasts. However, when examined more closely, different incantations contain specific stories within them that make each of them unique. To chronicle these stories, here is a list of the types of incantations of Elden Ring and their origin stories.

The Greater Will has its message translated and spread by the Two Fingers and Golden Order, respectively. The Two Fingers facilitate communication between the inhabitants of the Lands Between and the Greater Will in Elden Ring, while the Golden Order upholds the tenets of the Greater Will's philosophy by hunting Those Who Live In Death. As such, those who serve the Two Fingers and Golden Order have access to incantations that derive their power from the Greater